Analysis of Point-of-Care Test for Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Analysis of Point-of-Care Test for Sexually Transmitted Diseases

The requirement to build up an up to standard, accessible point-of-care test (POCT) to diagnose the sexually transmitted infections (STIs) for every vulnerable populace is of great significance. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are among the ten infections that are at top rank in United States of America. More than 15 million innovative diseases that are transmitted sexually come up per annum in United States. There is more than $2 billion as the costs for the sexually transmitted diseases to the United States. Issues regarding dishonor, disgrace, confidentiality, and seclusion leave these diseases transmitted through sexual route as a best possible subject for point of care assessment at facilities of health care and for over the counter (OTC) attempts carried out at the residence.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are also called as venereal diseases, that are passed principally from an individual to another (which are transmitted) during sexual intercourse. There are minimum 25 diverse sexually transmitted diseases with a variety of different symptoms. These infections can extend via oral, vaginal, and anal sex and can be spread without having sexual intercourse, i.e. it can be passed on from mother to infant during pregnancy, through sharing of needles or syringes or through blood transfusions.

Sexually transmitted diseases remain prevalent in all societies, and the range of diseases spread by sexual activity continues to increase. STDs are caused by both bacteria as well as virus.

The common symptoms that are associated with STDs are; urethral discharge, genital ulcers, vaginal discharge caused by Candida albicans, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Chlamydia etc. A POCT (point-of-care test) for the infections that are transmitted sexually offers an instantaneous finding that result in the people who receive identification and management in a solitary appointment and encompass the capability to deal with few of the needs and requirements for the managment of infections that transmitted sexually. On the other hand, the assessment of needs from the experts and end users of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) on the subject of accessible point-of-care test for infections transmitted through sexual intercourse at present and their upcoming innovative progress has not been assessed ever since the diagnostics initiative for sexually transmitted diseases by the World Health Organization (WHO) was established in excess of before 15 years. Thus, the main aim of this research study was to investigate the insights of the ultimate categories of point-of-care test for sexually transmitted infections to be used in the settings of health care.

For this purpose, a qualitative research, taking in eight focus groups was carried out during 2008 March to 2009 April. This type of group is a recognized conversation with a group of 8 to 12 persons on a particular subject. Focus group is assisted by a person in charge who maintains the contributors in paying attention on the theme of concern. The aim of the focus group is to gather information comprehensively from a cluster of individuals which corresponds to the people of ...